2017 Map of Yakutat D-5 SE

About this map

Tongass National Forest dominates the eastern half of this coastal landscape, where the rugged topography of the Saint Elias Mountains meets the Gulf of Alaska. Along the western shoreline, Yakutat Bay serves as a prominent maritime feature, bordered by the steep elevations of Logan Bluffs and the coastal expanse of Logan Beach. The map illustrates the dynamic glacial environment of the region, specifically marking the Latouche Glacier as it descends toward the coastal lowlands. To the south, the peak of Mt Hoorts anchors the inland terrain, while smaller drainage systems like Aquadulce Cr cut through the heavily contoured wilderness. This 2017 survey reflects a largely undeveloped stretch of the Alaskan panhandle, emphasizing the intersection of high alpine ice fields and the complex shoreline of the Pacific northwest.